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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,334 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or EMU?
- Muhlenberg College is 41.1% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than Eastern Mennonite University ($57,270.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Muhlenberg College ($23,783 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 9.8% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,240 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($38,412 vs. $30,460)
Muhlenberg College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or EMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between EMU and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $19,800 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,490)
- EMU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/